Lavu adds customization options to iPad POS system

January 9, 2014

Lavu iPad POS has added customization options tailored to the needs of hospitality businesses, the company said in a news release. New features include the…

The CMO's paradox

by Jake Cohen — CEO Privy, Privy

Seventy-two percent of consumers feel that online promotions or emails they receive don't speak to their interests.

NoshList integrates wait list app with Clover POS

January 8, 2014

NoshList has a new POS integration module for its wait list app that will allow restaurant operators to better manage their guest experience, the company said…

Middleby acquires steam cooking equipment manufacturer

January 8, 2014

The Middleby Corporation announced its acquisition of the assets of Market Forge Industries, a manufacturer of steam cooking equipment for the foodservice…

Restaurant brands abandoning Flash websites

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Flash's incompatibility with Apple products has contributed to its dwindling presence.

Your Pie contest aims to find best crowdsourced pizza

January 8, 2014

Your Pie has launched its "Pie of the Year" contest on Facebook to determine the best original fan creation of 2013. Your Pie Facebook fans will vote to…

CIC Partners adds Pizza Hut Co-op exec as operating partner

January 8, 2014

CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has added Sam Khoury to its team as an operating partner in residence.

Vivonet kiosk offers self-order solution for restaurants

January 8, 2014

Vivonet Acquisitions Ltd. announced the addition of a consumer self-ordering solution to its cloud POS product line. The Vivonet Kiosk is a restaurant-branded…

Pizza Hut U.S. names new president

January 8, 2014

Yum! Brands Inc. has appointed David Gibbs, 50, as president of its Pizza Hut business in the U.S., effective immediately. According to a news release, Gibbs…

Chuck E. Cheese's announces four new openings

January 8, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's announced it opened four new restaurants across the country on Dec. 30. According to a news release, the restaurants add a total of 61,00…

Carmela's Pizzeria launches in-store marketing campaign

January 8, 2014

Greenfield Farms Food Inc., parent company of Carmela's Pizzeria, has announced the grand opening of its fourth restaurant located in Brookfield, Ohio. This…

Podcast: Don Fox on building brands

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

 In episode #021 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Don Fox, Chief Executive Officer of Firehouse Subs, a 19-year-old concept with over 70…

Domino's, Ford team up for in-car ordering platform

Easy Order will be available to consumers in mid-2014 and will be available on more than 1 million Ford vehicles.

Benetrends launches fund to fuel franchise growth

January 7, 2014

Benetrends has announced the creation of a new proprietary $100 million franchise financing program that was created to help International Franchise…

SpeedLine POS overhauls development platform

January 7, 2014

Pizza POS provider SpeedLine Solutions announced the completion of an end-to-end technology overhaul of its point-of-sale development environment.

The Loop Pizza Grill turns to Southwest flavors

January 7, 2014

Beginning Jan. 13, the Loop Pizza Grill will feature its Southwest Zest Fest. The new menu options include the Southwest Zest Fest chicken sandwich or…

Pizza Hut plans India expansion, menu diversification

January 7, 2014

Pizza Hut is planning to add 150 new units in India by next year. Additionally, according to Financial Express, the chain plans to diversify its menu to…

United Fresh launches new quarterly report, webinar series

January 7, 2014

United Fresh Produce Association has launched "Fresh Insights for Foodservice," a new quarterly report showcasing the latest trends in fresh produce use in…

zpizza introduces Take N Bake line

January 7, 2014

In celebration of National Pizza Week, Jan. 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., zpizza will be giving away 2,000 Take N Bake pizzas to the first 25 customers at each…

Pie Five introduces lower-calorie Skinny Pie

January 7, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has kicked off New Year's by introducing the Skinny Pie at all locations nationwide.